air conditioning has not ran in 2 years

call to see if i could get a old a.c. system running after being down for 2 years .it was a bit of a challange ..probley would have been better to put this money into new system upgrade but owner wanted to fix it so i did . LAVIMONIERE PRODUCTIONS,LLC
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[@jamesshanks2614]

Nice seeing someone take the time to repair an older system and keep it running. There is an old timer in town that sells firewood out of a 1948 Ford F-1 pickup truck. He likes Dunkin Donuts coffee and I enjoyed talking to him and at least once a day someone will ask if he wants to sell the truck and he always replies sorry not for sale. Last week the possible buyer was persistent and said yeah but you could have a new Ford pickup with all the bells and whistles. His reply? I went down to the Ford dealer to look at the new trucks a few years ago and I had to jump up to get into the cab, it's all electronics then when he told me the price $48,000! I pointed the salesman at my 1948 pickup and said Son I paid through the nose to buy that truck and it cost me $2137 bucks and you honestly think I'm going to spend $48 K for a truck I own outright and does the job? No way in hell climbed out of the truck and stepped into his and left the dealer. My pickup I just step into it I don't have to jump up to get into it neither do I have to add steps to get in or out of it. I can fix everything on this truck myself, please tell me why I should sell it to you? The young man just looked at the old man and told him after you explained it like that if it were my firewood business I'd run that truck another 50 years. The old man sold the business to that young man last spring and introduced him to all his customers which included his house and wood lot over 900 acres in wood, he sold an average of 400-600 cord of wood every winter all from his own wood lot and only cut up dead down trees or standing dead trees. The old man passed in his sleep last September. The young man and his wife and three little ones no older than 5 took care of the old man when after he bought everything from him asked where are you going to go now? I've got no place to go, I outlived all my kids and family so his wife told him you just stay right here with us. He tried to refuse them but didn't want to go to an old folks home. He was 97 when he passed. The young man He brought the old Ford pickup into a motorcycle paint shop and had "In memory of old Jack" painted under the rear window. The young man quit his job working for a tree trimming company. Every morning his wife hands him a list of the day's deliveries.of firewood and he has been working steadily to clean the deadwood on the ground and still makes his deliveries. It was one month after the old man passed that the young man crawled under thr old truck to grease it and his wife came out to find him laughing his butt off still under the truck. He crawled out from under the truck and told his wife I have to hustle to deliver 12 cords of wood a day and have been wracking my brain trying to figure out how that old man moved faster than me. Watch honey, he opened the drivers door and pushed a button that was nicely hidden and a motor started up and up went the cargo bed on a hydraulic cylinder. He says he delivers a lot more wood now. :-)

[@HammRtrini]

James Shanks That was a great story👍🏾

[@thisisyourcaptainspeaking2259]

I have my grandfahers '49 F3, it's a rusty beast and the fuel tank is rotted out.

[@FixIt1975]

Late to the party on this video. Great story!

[@ronniebuchanan6575]

Awesome story.

[@sabbath7081]

I never underestimate the old systems they're made pretty well.

[@sting1111]

Smart decision by the owner. He saved $10k. Maybe you should mention that. It could run another 5 years.

[@jcasanova1818]

He did mention the motor shaft was hard to turn meaning bad motor. It should spin easily

[@randykocian4738]

You did what the customer wanted, Steven. I know customers like that. Had a guy that would call me a couple times yearly to fix old worn out parts. This unit was ancient. The guy absolutely refused to put in a new unit.

[@brentaudi9354]

Always fun to watch you work on these older units to get them running!

[@kemonpapadimitriou9772]

Great vid Steve!! I love the frog and the truck sound when your videos start. It's a iconic sound to me now!

[@onemomsdrm]

I'm watching old videos since finding you a couple weeks ago. Your current videos (2021) have you very much a pro-fix-it guy... why buy new if you can fix it? where the couple of videos I've watched that are from 2015 and 2016 you have a 'why fix old when you can buy new' attitude. When did that change happen? Enjoying your videos. Lisa

[@jackthompson8179]

The old MAGIC CHEF needed Steve the magician ,,, GREAT JOB BROTHER !

[@geraldcollier4772]

nice to hear from an honest guy thanks Steve.

[@phillipgroom9187]

Wow, you run into interesting jobs. Real life stuff. Thanks for the video.

[@protonhead1]

Great video,thanks,You have the hardest working dog in the industry.

[@franciscallan2729]

Keep up the great work I just love to watch h how you handle every job your a true professional

[@mtdewcowboy1]

As always top notch service. made the customer happy. Next level mamma

[@MrTrailerman2]

Great job Steven.

[@harrydickson4575]

Excellent job Steve

[@carlmccoy662]

Well if it works for $700 he is WAY ahead of the game, especially if it doesn't get used for another 2 years. A 5-7 thousand investment sitting in your back yard and attic doing nothing except deteriorating for two years is far more expensive than $700.

[@bcotterman499]

Agreed!

[@carapungo]

of course the filter is clean, system has not run in two years........lol....thanks for sharing bro.

[@michaelpadovani9566]

Steve is working again mama next level

[@willcollier2663]

Great video, thanks Steve.

[@blazeeisner9620]

All right. Where's your Veto Pro bag? Great video, my friend.

[@natestenger9024]

Good job Steve, that guy lucked out for sure!

[@gordonpotts753]

Nice work Steve

[@ewarda100]

well designed unit. those old units were better built then the new ones.

[@jm69charternet]

Great video Steve

[@tlservices3916]

Nice job Steve

[@vincentpadalino8003]

Good job Steve

[@Pyridox]

Nice work Steven. Well hopefully he'll be good for another year or so.

[@acservicedaytona386portora3]

Love it.....Not My Money.....nice high tech. gauges...what kind????? nice video, love it plus honest good advice........good job..

[@jenwallace1766]

great video, as always, on to the next job!

[@sincityhvacr]

she's cooling again mama great video

[@mike31958]

Good Job Steve

[@dburto13]

Nice fix! Next Level!

[@dennis-sj6im]

nature of the business ... mistakes are made, misdiagnosis happen and shit happens ... way I have always looked at it you are there to fix something and chances are something else gets disturbed or jostled and it's a chain reaction ... nice work steve

[@freddy915]

I like your videos man keep up the good work and your dog is awesome I got a Chihuahua myself

[@mph5896]

Looks like that customer rolled the dice and won :)

[@gene-khvacr]

always next level thank you for sharing I feel the same glad you pointed it out sir great vid and keeping it real Oh mama steve working again :))

[@georgesiatos9848]

great work!!

[@Elfnetdesigns]

I run into this in my IT side of my business, where people want me to repair an old computer when they can get a new one for less.. Like you said though, "It's not my money"..

[@AJBz3]

Nice stuff man !

[@bradford216]

Like you said, not your money. If he wants it fixed, you fix it and he pays you. Maybe he will upgrade in the near future. Looks like he had another unit right next to the one you fixed.

[@michaelszweda]

nice job steve baby dog to the. rescue again

[@donnierobertson3088]

Nice work

[@RalphsHeating]

I'm digging the white socks and black shoes look. Lol

[@ramonvenegas8535]

great videos you awensome

[@JRig2Stx]

People Don't Have The Money To Spend, To Replace Everything Brand New...

[@polemicvs]

Informative video Steve, and the Harley riding frog, ROCKS!

[@mikecarter4922]

another good fix I think you got a new client

[@Fireship1]

I buy US motors from my supply house too. I chuckle when I read the box. U.S. Motor made in Mexico. Good repair Steve. I would have replaced it too, but if they wanted it fixed, I guess you just fix it.

[@stevenlavimoniere]

its running lol some of the stuff i work on belongs in the junk pile

[@Garth2011]

@@stevenlavimoniere Any advantages or negatives in using ball vs. sleeve bearing motors? Who is making USA made motors for HVAC?

[@miked-hvac2694]

Great video Steve, what are you getting for r22 and r407c with all the price changes this summer .

[@scrambler350]

Condensing unit looks like the 3-ton Concept 1000(Armstrong) I have at my house.

[@chrisborden5835]

Steve, Love the videos. Wanted to ask about the fittings you use between your smart probes and the Unit. I like my smart probes but I cant add refrigerant with them. Could you point me in the right direction?

[@ronnielowther2242]

Great job on that old dinosaur it lives lol! !

[@ClickinChicken]

I woulda made my Dad prouder of me if i went to electrical supply house and changed out capacitor. only hunching that's it, fan runs but u have to give it the ole bye plane spin. . I watched videos on it.

[@zeke112964]

Do what you can to get the job done....Not always pretty but if it works so be it! Next level ya'll, next level!

[@johnschneider4363]

This guy says they need to replace the system every time he goes on a call 😂

[@Horsecockbadger]

real working man

[@aircooledtx]

Maybe get him through the year, and he will call you for replacement.. GJ~Steven

[@RAYROTHSTEIN66]

If you want to give a real expectancy of lifespan of a unit, Meg-ohm the compressors and check the acid level in the refrigerate...it was a norm for us at every maintenance contract, you can build a history for the customer and let them know the system is degrading or still usable.

[@nanzNethan]

i never knew about the hot start for the cap. where can i find more info?

[@Garth2011]

Old systems tend to die hard. I really wonder where all the moisture came from to rust the heck out of that blower motor and squirrel cage. The ocean air? Regardless, the only parts needed on the old tank was the motor and a little how ya doing. For the risk factor of investing in the old unit to work again, seems to be reasonable when new units are very expensive and less reliable .

[@vaccumme]

Sir. Please put some new heavy duty shocks on your Service Van !!

[@hvac01453]

fortunately the motor is mounted underneath, the bottom ring is harmless but the top one could be trouble later...

[@15205golfer]

hi. what determines the need for hard start kit? Does it mean the compressor is nearing the end of it life?

[@brianpatrick678]

I always replace the cap when I put in a new motor

[@ramihawari23]

How is the blower wheel 220V, its not a heat pump, or an air handler?

[@hvac01453]

replacement motor was mounted with resilient rings still mounted. Not being a resilient mounted motor, these should have been removed. If the motor is on top and the outer ring falls off from vibration (common) it will shake the air handler apart. If the inner one falls off the same result...

[@Garth2011]

aka knocks it out of balance

[@joemaxfield93]

Having mistakes is learning mana

[@joemaxfield93]

Mama

[@markf350s]

Why wouldn't you check the compressor and the lines to make sure they hold pressure before putting a new motor I guess if we all made your money we could go brand new

[@kaloiankrastev6851]

Steve, sorry about the question, Im new to the trade.... On the data plate inside the house i saw written on Low pressure 150 PSI and high pressure 300 PSI. You left the system on 80/220 but you charge it by superheat.... so why they put this recommend pressures on data plates? Thanks

[@TheToastPeople]

Your truck sure makes a lot of noise!

[@stevenlavimoniere]

loaded with parts .. 14,500 gvw full and ready for service

[@Elfnetdesigns]

a well oiled machine

[@Garth2011]

It's a diesel....

[@TheToastPeople]

@@Garth2011 Thanks, only took 6 years to get an answer

[@Garth2011]

@@TheToastPeople LOL...

[@sonudubey6829]

sr. i want to know that how to wiring of split ac. u warked 3 years allready. but cant wiring. ac.

[@willfoster7187]

The blower fan really needed replacement but it would of costed more and taken more time

[@unknown674]

I fix old things myself. It's not worth money otherwise. However on stuff like this. Where one things might lead to another. I normally leave it, or replace. Car has a busted AC line. Hasn't ran in 4 years. I'm not fixing cause car is 20 years old, and in order to replace line, You have to lift the engine forward (sideways engine) so it can't be done myself. Then there's no guarantee compressor still works. All I know is it hasn't seized cause engine would snap the belt otherwise.

[@broken1965]

I cut the shafts from hanging out less stress on motor lol

[@kevinkotchevar2339]

Should make a blooper video would be interesting

[@acservicedaytona386portora3]

those are Sporlans right??? how yah like um ya all

[@broken1965]

Luck motor didn't take the board with it old one no fuses on boards sometimes

[@JimBob_Joe77]

I hate to be a Grammar Nazi... But, the Title of your video should be, "Air Conditioner has not RUN in 2 years." I do love your videos. By the way, what does your truck look like? It looks like an old bread truck or Dri-Cleaner truck...

[@jpantoni2806]

hi

[@karenhorsekeeper1309]

$700 on an old system. I just paid $900 and I will most likely pay again. I have a question about my unit with the r410 a that was put in the R22 system

[@stevenlavimoniere]

very simple reclaim the mixed refigerant ,,,and put in clean new r22 .

[@karenhorsekeeper1309]

whats happening is this. The a/c is working. but you set it to 73 so it cools and should turn off at 73. but the the temperature in the house goes up to 75 and the unit keeps running and the house never gets to temp even know thermostat is set to 73 so unit keeps running. i think cooling is uneven in house and when house gets cold, i turn ac off and house temp comes down. I have vaulted ceiling and never had this happen. what do you think? (know)?

[@karenhorsekeeper1309]

where can i get R22? call and ask around?

[@karenhorsekeeper1309]

same shit with computers, they tell u , you never have to get a new one but they always find ways to make them outdated

[@richardmurphy9614]

Par for the course these days.

[@drm315]

What kind of jobs have you refused to do?

[@joeyf504327]

didn't check it gor gas before working on it ?

[@stevenlavimoniere]

yes i did,, had to install a hard start kit , for it to kick over you can see the wrapper by the fan when video starts ..

[@joeyf504327]

ah, gotcha

[@jefferygrady3181]

That was a bad call on the customers part not replacing the unit! Almost $700 and you had to put a hard start kit on the compressor meaning it's on its last legs and could go any day! Some customers are just living for the moment! Save a penny today and lose a dollar tommorow!

[@josemj059]

hi my friend steven, can I ask for the brand of probes that you are using on this video, y love to have a pair.to my self.thank you i am goin next level moma jijiiijj.baby dog real hvac thecnician moma.

[@johnmurphy6366]

JAMDYAC Super heat look up Testo gauges,work with smart phones!

[@jayjayjay4070]

700$ he got a bargain the company i work for would of charge him 1500$.

[@1dogpobo]

put in a used fan to test the rest of the shit. nutin wrong especially if you no how to do it yourself. How i roll

[@herbertmyers2631]

people have no idea the money they waste on these Dinosaurs!

[@gordoncushman7807]

Pretty crusty, nasty.

[@Busman5555]

Audio sucks